COACHES
Katey Thompson
Varsity Head Coach
Coach Thompson grew up in Newport and attended Newport Harbor where she played volleyball for Dan Glenn, graduating in 2010. In her senior season, they won a CIF and State Championship, where Katey was Sunset League MVP and CIF Player of the Year. She attended UCSB for all four years on a full athletic scholarship and won the Big West Conference her senior year. After college, Katey coached at Newport Harbor under Dan Glenn for the girls and Rocky Ciarelli for the boys for four years.
Katey currently coaches at Orange Coast Volleyball Club as the 18-1s Head Coach. Last year, as the coach of the 17-1s they won Third Place in the Open Division at Junior Nationals. Katey is also an elementary school teacher in Saddleback Valley Unified School District and recently earned the award of Top 10 Teacher of Orange County by OC Parenting Magazine.
Coach Thompson is proud to be a part of this prestigious program and carry on the Sea King tradition.
Billy Crow
Junior Varsity Head Coach and Varsity Assistant
Billy grew up in Aliso Viejo, California and attended Aliso Niguel High School where he started his volleyball career. After high school he attended Irvine Valley College where he was a two-time All-Conference libero for the Lasers. After IVC he transferred to Park University where he won a NAIA National Championship and was Libero of the Year in conference. After college, Billy returned to his Alma Mater and coaches boys’ volleyball at Aliso. In addition to coaching high school, Billy coaches club volleyball at Orange Coast Volleyball Club. Billy is excited to become part of the CDM volleyball staff and coach volleyball and continue CDM’s commitment to excellence.
Torey Thompson
Frosh Soph Head Coach
Coach Thompson also grew up in Newport Beach and attended Newport Harbor High School playing for Dan Glenn, graduating in 2013. As a setter, her junior year she helped her team make it to the CIF Finals and made All-Sunset League Second team and All-Sunset League First Team as a senior. She received a scholarship to play at California State University of Chico where she was awarded two time All-American honors, AVCA West Region Freshman of the year, Conference Player of the Year and two time Conference Setter of the Year. Completing her athletic career, Torey was awarded Chico State’s Senior Female Athlete of the year and graduated with her Bachelor’s in Business Management.
Torey has worked alongside local coaches and teams, but this is her first time as a head coach. As well coaching, Torey works at an accounting firm. She is more than excited to be a part of the CDM volleyball program.
Stephan Rivas, ATC
Athletic Trainer
I graduated Cum Laude from Illinois State university in 2015 and recieved my Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. While attending Illinois State, I obtained 3000 clinical hours rotating several site rotations under various Certified Athletic Trainers. These sites included high school, NCAA Division I, and Division III sports. In addition, I completed a summer internship with the Chicago Bears in 2014 and spring of 2015. From there, I went on to receive a post-professional Master of Science degree in Athletic Training from Texas State University in 2017. While attending Texas State University, I worked as a full-time Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer for the university’s softball team. In the summer of 2017, I solely cared for the “Texas Charge” – a professional summer league softball team. I also have experience working with youth sports, industrial work sites, an outpatient physical therapy clinic, and two high schools including Corona Del Mar High School. I am a published author in three sports medicine journals. My treatment approach is centered on corrective exercises that are supplemented with soft tissue release techniques, stretching, and modalities. When I am not at work I enjoy surfing, exercising, and playing guitar. I am very grateful to be working with the athletes at CDM! I hope I add a positive experience to your child’s time here.
Go Seakings!